Commerce Township man pleads guilty to COVID-19 pandemic loan fraud
Federal officials say Ryan Carruthers, 32, engaged in a scheme to obtain loans from two relief programs operated by the Small Business Administration, totaling more than $850,000.
Federal officials say Ryan Carruthers, 32, engaged in a scheme to obtain loans from two relief programs operated by the Small Business Administration, totaling more than $850,000.
Darius Whitlow, 31, was sentenced to 29 to 60 months after pleading guilty to organized retail fraud, false pretenses up to $1,000 and less than $20,000, and identity theft.
Eleven southeast Michigan residents have been charged in a 23-count indictment in connection to their alleged roles in a $4.5 million scheme targeting unemployment assistance funds during the coronavirus pandemic.
Detroit-area siblings and two other people have been charged for their alleged role in a multi-million dollar scheme involving COVID-19 pandemic funds, officials said.
A former real estate investor from Michigan is sentenced to six and a half years for a $3 million fraud scheme, the U.S. Attorney's office announced Monday.
Officials say Wendy Halstead Beard received art photography prints on consignment, sold the artwork without notifying the owners, and kept the profit for herself.
The U.S. Attorney's Office says William Haynes, 26, admitted to conspiring with former contract worker, Autumn Mims, who was in charge of reviewing, processing, and verifying unemployment insurance claims.
A Detroit man turned himself in last week and will begin serving his sentence in connection to operating a scheme that cost the state $11 million.
Officials say the fraud ring allegedly obtained EBT card data from 8,000 cardholders, primarily residing in California, and reproduced the cards in Michigan.
The disgraced biotech CEO, once compared to Steve Jobs, is now in custody at a Texas prison.
Officials say a second superseding indictment charged four people from Michigan and one person from Arizona.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 30-year-old Autumn Mims, of Detroit, used insider access to process claims in the names of other people without their knowledge in August 2020.
According to the Michigan Attorney General's office, 34-year-old Steven Decker will be ordered to pay $28,506 restitution, which represents a portion of stolen money, amounting to more than $400,000.
Officials say 33-year-old Terrell Heard faces up to 20 years in prison for wire fraud after stealing nearly $30,000.
An Ohio man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Wednesday for pretending to be a Ghanaian prince and swindling more than a dozen victims out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Federal officials say Sean Tissue faces a maximum of 20 years in prison for wire fraud and five years for bankruptcy fraud.
A former Georgia police officer has been sentenced to 59 months in prison after attempting to launder $500,000 in fraudulently obtained COVID-19 pandemic relief funds.
A Wayne County man has been sentenced for conducting a criminal enterprise, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday.
The grand jury probed efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
A Detroit man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison in connection to defrauding government agencies out of $2.2 million in COVID-19 pandemic assistance money and defrauding the United States Postal Service out of $200,000.
The Justice Department unveiled charges for 13 of the 23 people, which included healthcare fraud, conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, money laundering, receipt of illegal healthcare kickbacks, and payment of illegal healthcare kickbacks.
Three family members of a former St. Clair Housing Commission executive director were sentenced to prison for their involvement in defrauding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The stricter guidelines will give consumers confidence that their products are certified organic, the CEO of the Organic Trade Association said.
The FTX founder was ordered to home confinement at his parents' home in Palo Alto, California.
Federal officials say Terrell Dwayne Mason, 40, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft and was sentenced to 57 months in prison. He is ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $423,435.
Here's everything to know about registration, security policies, road closures, concerts and more for the NFL Draft.
Jeep maker Stellantis is planning to lay off an unspecified number of workers at its U.S. factories in the coming months to deal with a rapidly changing global auto market, the company said Tuesday.
Coach Reggie "Boobie" Wynns is the founder of Rising Stars, a supplemental football program dedicated to making young athletes better players while preparing them for the rigorous world of college sports recruiting.
After a set of hate crime bills didn't make it across the finish line to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk in 2023, lawmakers made changes and are seeing new movement.
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.
Here's everything to know about registration, security policies, road closures, concerts and more for the NFL Draft.
Jeep maker Stellantis is planning to lay off an unspecified number of workers at its U.S. factories in the coming months to deal with a rapidly changing global auto market, the company said Tuesday.
Coach Reggie "Boobie" Wynns is the founder of Rising Stars, a supplemental football program dedicated to making young athletes better players while preparing them for the rigorous world of college sports recruiting.
Marshella Chidester, 66, is suspected to have been driving drunk when she allegedly crashed into a building at the Swan Boat Club property, killing two children.
After a set of hate crime bills didn't make it across the finish line to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk in 2023, lawmakers made changes and are seeing new movement.
Jeep maker Stellantis is planning to lay off an unspecified number of workers at its U.S. factories in the coming months to deal with a rapidly changing global auto market, the company said Tuesday.
Despite a small dip in U.S. vehicle sales, General Motors' first-quarter net income rose more than 25% on strong deliveries of pickup trucks and other higher-profit vehicles.
Workers at Mercedes-Benz factories near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, will vote next month on whether they want to be represented by the United Auto Workers union.
After leading the United Auto Workers on its historic strike against the Detroit Three automakers, Shawn Fain has been named on Time's list of the most influential people of 2024.
General Motors and real estate firm Bedrock announced Monday the automaker's headquarters will move to the Hudson's Detroit development in downtown Detroit from the Renaissance Center.
From art and architecture to entertainment, the Motor City is at the centerpiece of the draft.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
"Ultimately we think this is a better approach that reflects the evolution of the business," Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters said on an earnings call.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
Expanded federal overtime rule could result in employers paying workers an additional $1.5 billion, according to one estimate.
There are no cameras allowed in the court where Trump is being tried on 34 felony counts stemming from a "hush money" payment before the 2016 election.
Travelers often spend more than they need to for airfare, experts say. Here's what to know about paying for add-ons like your seat assignment.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Ryan Watson could face at least 12 years in prison in Turks and Caicos after airport security allegedly found four rounds of hunting ammo in his carry-on.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
The Michigan Legislature is considering two bills that could make getting access to hormonal birth control a little easier.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
MDARD officials say the virus, which was first detected in Michigan in 2022, was found in Newaygo County, making it the seventh flock in the state in the last two years.
Here's everything to know about registration, security policies, road closures, concerts and more for the NFL Draft.
Coach Reggie "Boobie" Wynns is the founder of Rising Stars, a supplemental football program dedicated to making young athletes better players while preparing them for the rigorous world of college sports recruiting.
The NFL draft has taken the show on the road for a decade, giving cities around the country a chance to be in the spotlight.
Employees of the company tasked with rapidly personalizing jerseys for each first-round NFL draft pick as they are announced don't need to travel very far for this year's player selections in Detroit.
Over the next 72 hours, the NFL is unpacking and installing all the equipment fans will enjoy when the gates open at noon on Thursday..
The Motor City is putting the final touches in place for the 2024 NFL Draft as it rolls into Detroit next week.
Michael Bickers, Regional President of PNC Southeast Michigan/Detroit, and Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, appeared on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Businesses across Michigan are feeling optimistic about the future after weathering the historic 100-year health pandemic that impacted every company in one way or another.
Three leaders talked about how the region is doing to help people deal with mental health issues.
The issue of abortion and IVF was also discussed during the roundtable, along with thoughts on how they might sway voters this fall.
A Metro Detroit football coach is pushing past his pain to pursue his purpose of helping others.
After a set of hate crime bills didn't make it across the finish line to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk in 2023, lawmakers made changes and are seeing new movement.
The fifth and final phase of road closures for the 2024 NFL Draft started midweek.
Jeanette Schneider, president of RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan, shares more on how single women are outpacing single men as homebuyers.
If you're headed to the 2024 NFL Draft this week in Detroit, we've got you covered with transportation options.